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A new executive order could mean faster PMI removal, cheaper refinances and lower rates on some USDA and VA loans. Here’s what it means for you, and why you may not need to wait.
I offered a loan officer $50,000 for his database. He got angry, and that was the point. Your past clients are a portfolio, not a spreadsheet.
Choosing a mortgage platform isn’t just about basis points on a rate sheet. It’s about what that pricing gap becomes over a career: more margin, more options, and more freedom.
Switching from one retail lender to another can change the logo without changing what you were hoping to fix. Here’s the question I asked one loan officer, and why the broker channel might be worth a serious look.
